Business Details
10 Years
experience
Supporting Performing Arts Through Funding & Sponsorships
The National Performing Arts Funding Exchange (NPAFE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding funding opportunities for performing arts commissions, new works, and digital performances. Founded in 2016, we connect corporate sponsors with performing artists to create mutually beneficial partnerships that elevate both artistic innovation and brand visibility. Our mission focuses on securing corporate funding to support live and digital performances while offering pro bono services like marketing, financial counseling, and business advice to artists.With a global network of choreographers, dancers, and collaborators in film and technology, we leverage streaming platforms to grow audiences for dance and immersive video formats. Our AAlchemy initiative raises over $7 million to fund 2D immersive dance videos, with 90% of revenue from streaming partnerships with Amazon Prime and YouTube returning directly to creators. We maintain offices in Washington, D.C., and operate with transparent fiscal practices that preserve artists' creative freedom and intellectual property rights.
Services
Artist Funding
Corporate Sponsorships
Marketing Support
Grant Assistance
Immersive Video Production
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer free marketing and PR assistance to performing artists
- We provide tax-deductible donation opportunities for supporters
- Our corporate sponsorships target $240 billion in preferred consumer markets
- We preserve artists' creative freedom and intellectual property rights
- Our AAlchemy initiative funds immersive dance video production
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
What people say
Creative empowerment
Artist support
Innovative partnerships
Global reach
Pro bono services
Services
Artist Funding
We provide direct funding opportunities for performing artists through corporate sponsorships and grant programs. Our initiatives help artists create new works while maintaining full creative control. Funding recipients gain access to marketing resources and business development support to maximize their artistic impact and financial sustainability.
Corporate Sponsorships
We connect corporations with performing artists to create mutually beneficial sponsorship opportunities. These partnerships help brands engage with high-value audiences while supporting the arts. Sponsors receive exclusive access to premium content and marketing opportunities that enhance their corporate social responsibility profiles.
Immersive Video Production
Our AAlchemy initiative funds the creation of 2D immersive dance videos through collaborative production teams. We distribute these works through streaming platforms like Amazon Prime and YouTube, with 90% of revenue returning directly to creators to support ongoing artistic development.
Marketing Support
We offer pro bono marketing and PR assistance to performing artists. This includes promotional strategy development, media outreach, and digital marketing resources to help artists increase visibility and audience engagement across traditional and emerging performance platforms.
Grant Assistance
We help artists prepare and submit grant applications to secure additional funding sources. Our experienced team provides guidance on proposal writing, budget development, and funding source identification to maximize artists' chances of securing financial support.
People
Anastasiya Kharchenko
Choreographer & Dancer
Ukrainian educator and dancer creating immersive 2D video works like 'Hybrid Tango' through innovative collaborations with production teams.
Volodymyr Rakov
Performer
Collaborates with Kharchenko on immersive dance video projects that push boundaries in digital performance formats.
Britta Joy Peterson
Choreographer
Known as BJP, creates human experience-focused dance works that exemplify simplicity revealing deeper meaning.
Christopher K. Morgan
Artistic Director
Founder of award-winning contemporary dance company exploring social and cultural issues through performance.
Nejla Yatkin
Choreographer
Develops abstract dance theater works with international dancers, exploring humanity's stories through movement.
Questions
What is NPAFE's primary mission?
We increase performing arts funding through corporate partnerships while providing pro bono support to artists and creators.
How does NPAFE support performing artists?
We offer free marketing, grant assistance, and direct funding opportunities while preserving artists' creative control and intellectual property.
What corporate sponsorship opportunities exist?
We create brand-exclusive partnerships that connect corporations with global performing arts audiences through exclusive content access.
What is the AAlchemy initiative?
Our $7M+ initiative funds immersive 2D dance videos distributed through streaming platforms with 90% revenue returning to creators.
How can donors contribute?
Tax-deductible donations support performing artists and educational programs that teach life skills through dance and performance.
Reviews (1)
Emily Benson
Jun 09, 2018
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Very helpful and kind employees with interesting backgrounds and important current national and transnational work.
